Explore idyllic fishing villages, visit Italian castles, shop till you drop in Milan, journey through the Tuscan countryside and take a scenic stroll along the waterfront at Lake Como. Marvel at the dramatic coastlines of the Amalfi Coast and Sicily. See art in the Vatican Museums and Roman history unfold everywhere. Just some of the experiences you'll enjoy on your tour through Italy and Sicily.
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Discover Must do experiences and highlights throughout Italy & Sicily
Visit the Vatican Museums
With fast tracked or out of hours entry to the Vatican Museum and St Peter's Basilica, a local guide shares the amazing and vast collections.
Soak up Tuscany in Montecatini Terme
Visit this historic spa town, a great base for exploring the highlights of Tuscany. Find modern and historic architecture style and soak in beautiful, healing spa pools.
Head Across to Capri
Take a ferry across the Bay of Naples to soak up the sophistication of the Island of Capri. Pass the dramatic coastline to find stylish hotels and boutique shopping.
Explore the Taormina Riviera
Find your seat in the ancient Greek Theatre and breathe in the dramatic views over the Taormina coastline and the live performances of Mount Etna. Set high on the cliff, colour and beauty is all around.
Take a Gondola Ride in Venice
Soak up the romance of Venice as you glide along the canals under ornate bridges and between the colourful homes and historic buildings. It might be a Venice cliché but it’s never passé.
Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about touring Italy & Sicily
November a good time for Italy Dawn, NSW, Australia, Nov 2024
November neither too hot nor too cold and lovely autumn colours and every day different: with no “maddening crowds”. Tour guide and driver excellent - November 2024. I had extra week in Rome and discovered the amazing Church of the Holy Stairs and Church of St Peter in Chains. Don’t miss visiting church where Michael Angelo, Galileo and others buried ...read more in square where you start and end your Florence tour.
True Indulgence Susan, NSW, Australia, Oct 2024
The Italian Indulgence tour was my 5th tour with Backroads and possibly the most outstanding. A perfect blend of rural countryside, beautiful lakes and historic cities. There were many highlights for me including staying in the beautiful villas in the Florentine and Langhe Hills, Truffle hunting with Mia the dog, spending time in the elegant Portofino ...read more and enjoying the beautiful Italian Lakes namely Maggiore, Como and Molveno. The pace of the tour was ideal, the hotels away from bus loads of tourists and the culture exquisite. I would highly recommend this tour and the guide, Beatrice. Thank you Tracey and the team at Global Journeys for your assistance in making this dream holiday come to fruition. You have always provided first class service. I will always be a Backroads fan.
Splendours of Italy tour is amazing! Boris & Irina , NSW, Australia, Sep 2024
Excellent itinerary, which is perfectly designed to give good exposure to this beautiful country. Will definitely travel with CostSaver again. Highly recommended.
Amazing tour! Karen, New Zealand, Sep 2024
I would definitely travel with Trafalgar again, well organised and interesting tour taking in all the Italian highlights. Had a great tour director (Sasha) who was accomodating and knowledgeable.
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